Welding (CSC)

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CIP 48.0508
Degree: Career Studies Certificate
Program Code: 221-995-01
Program Length: 1 Year - 2 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 29

SWCC is an ATF Accredited Test Facility. We offer low-cost testing for a range of processes and student discounted rates. A free skills evaluation is available.

Program Advisor:

Allen Martin
276.964.7253
Davis Hall Room 109

The career studies certificate in welding includes courses in

oxyfuel welding and cutting
inert gas welding
industrial safety
pipe welding

Completion of the welding certificate will prepare you for work as a welder in a range of industry.

First Semester

WEL 120: Introduction to Welding 3 Credits
WEL 123: Shielding Metal Arc Welding: Basic 3 Credits
WEL 160: Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 Credits
WEL 161: Flux Cored Arc Welding 3 Credits
SAF 127: Industrial Safety 2 Credits

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 12
Course Credits: 14

Second Semester

WEL 126: Pipe Welding I 3 Credits
WEL 141: Welder Qualification Tests I 3 Credits
WEL 142: Welder Qualification Tests II 3 Credits
WEL 150: Welding Drawing and Interpretation 3 Credits
WEL 164: Gas Tungsten ARC Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) 3 Credits

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 12
Lab Hours: 9
Course Credits: 15

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Welding (CSC)

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Total Minimum Credits: 29